I have been to Romero, Elings but I'm looking for some more XC riding in the SB area. Give me some of your favorite trails and some descriptions if you got them.
Jesusita is a good one close to downtown but it's closed untill further notice due to fires. Little Pine (santa cruz trail)is a great 17 mile loop starting at Upper Oso campground near the end of Paradise Road. Camuesa Connector is nice short loop that starts off the same fire road climb as little pine but you make a left on the singletrack after about 4 miles.
Alterego--- I just moved to the area up here and would be game for exploring some of the trails in this area. Let me know!